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The British Museum’s blockbuster exhibitions always have a bit of a buzz around them. In 1972, queues stretched round the block as punters battled to glimpse treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb. In 2007, there was a rare chance to see China’s Terracotta Army, with visitors wowed by the sight of hundreds of mysterious, slumbering clay soldiers. Now, there’s another great treasure from the history books set to visit London, and it’s set to be one of the hottest tickets of this autumn.
The Bayeux Tapestry is returning to the UK for the first time since it was made nearly a millennia ago, in a huge coup for the British Museum. It’ll be on display from Thursday September 10 until July 11 2027, putting visitors face to face with the historic embroidered cloth.
The tapestry’s scenes document the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, offering a fascinating snapshot of 11th century English life and warfare. And of course, because this is 21st century London, its arrival in London won’t just be an exhibition, it’ll be an ‘experience’, with digital elements designed to bring the story to life. Additional items will also be on display, including silver pennies from the Chew Valley Hoard, while the museum itself will be transformed into a ‘medieval forest’.
All these extras and add ons don’t come cheap, and there’s anticipated to be high demand for this rare event. So that means that the top ticket prices will smash past the £30 barrier, making them pricier than most London exhibitions. Here’s everything you need to know.
Ticket prices for the British Museum’s Bayeux Tapestry exhibition
- The top ticket price will be £33, for adult entry at peak times
- Off-peak adult entry will be £27
- Under-16s can enter free, when accompanied by an adult
- ArtFund National Art Pass holders can enter for £16.50
- Train-style Super Off Peak tickets will be £25, in the last slot of each weekday
Tickets go on sale on Wednesday July 1, with members able to reserve their spot in advance from Tuesday June 16. And if they seem pricy, they’re almost certainly cheaper than booking the ferry to Normandy to see the tapestry in its usual home, a purpose-built museum – which will be getting a big renovation and spruce up while the tapestry takes a little holiday to English shores.
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